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Merkel cancels meeting with Israel, citing federal polls
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], Feb. 14(ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel has canceled a joint summit with the Israeli government, which was scheduled for May 10 in Jerusalem, citing the upcoming federal elections in September.
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Angela Merkel says Christmas market assault likely 'terror act'
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], Dec. 20 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday said that authorities believe that the Berlin Christmas market assault was a "terrorist" attack likely committed by an asylum seeker.
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Germany, France call for extending EU sanctions against Russia
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], Dec. 13 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande have called for an extension of European Union (EU) sanctions against Russia.
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Merkel calls for 'burqa' ban in Germany
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], Dec. 6 (ANI): Making her pitch for a fourth term, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for a 'burqa' ban in the country, saying the refugee crisis "must never be repeated".
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Merkel to run for fourth term as German Chancellor
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], Nov. 21 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that she will run for a fourth term in next year's crucial national election.
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Russian cyber-attacks could influence German election, says Merkel
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], Nov. 9 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday Russia could try to influence Berlin's general elections next year through cyber-attacks or disinformation campaigns.
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France, Germany threaten sanctions against Russia over Aleppo airstrikes
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], Oct. 20 (ANI): French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel lashed out on Thursday at Russian President Vladimir Putin over Moscow's bombardment of Aleppo and refused to rule out imposing sanctions on the country.
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Merkel refuses to reverse Germany's refugee policy
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Berlin, July 28 (ANI): Pronouncing that the assailants want to undermine Germany's willingness to help people in need, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has firmly rejected calls to reverse her welcoming stance towards refugees despite a series of brutal attacks in the country.
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May gets Merkel's backing in not triggering Brexit this year
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London, July 21 (ANI): British Prime Minister Theresa May has said that the United Kingdom will not begin official negotiations on leaving the European Union this year and her decision has been backed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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Need time to prepare for Brexit, British PM to Germany, France
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London, July 20 (ANI): British Prime Minister Theresa May will on Wednesday inform German Chancellor Angela Merkel that she needs time to prepare for Brexit, as the former heads to Berlin for private talks with the latter.
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